real deal
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Noun
real deal (plural real deals)
- (idiomatic, preceded by the) A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
- 2007 October 9, R. D. Russell, “Will the Real Blue-Eyed Soul Artists Please Stand Up?”, in playbackstl.com:
- George Michael is the real deal—a real blue-eyed soul artist whom you can wholeheartedly get behind, knowing that you'll never be duped or deceived by his lust for commercial success.
- (literally) An authentic bargain.
- (idiomatic) A beneficial result or favorable state of affairs.
Synonyms
- (thing or person that is genuine): real McCoy, genuine article
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